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Subtract 60/32 from 3/12

1st number: 3/12, 2nd number: 1 28/32

3/12 - 60/32 is -13/8.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    3/12 = 3 × 8/12 × 8 = 24/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    60/32 = 60 × 3/32 × 3 = 180/96
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    24/96 - 180/96 = 24 - 180/96 = -156/96
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/8

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